HIGHLIGHTS

This World Heritage-listed island paradise, 600km off the coast of Port Macquarie on the NSW North Coast, only accommodates 400 guests at any time. For the energetic, there’s the guided climb of Mount Gower (considered one of the world's best hikes) plus an array of water sports in the crystal clear waters. For a more relaxed pace, there are leisurely walks in lush forest canopies, snorkelling, swimming, and some of Australia’s best birdwatching. These one-of-a-kind experiences and a wide range of accommodation styles, sumptuous spa treatments, beautiful hotels and great restaurants make Lord Howe Island the perfect executive retreat.

GET THERE

Flight time from Sydney is less than two hours, with year-round scheduled services offered by QantasLink. A seasonal weekly flight direct from Port Macquarie operates from February to June and September to December.

MUST DO

• Climb the epic Mount Gower
• Hand-feed the fish at Ned’s Beach
• Have a go at kite surfing
• Explore Lord Howe Island Marine Park

POPULATION

~350

CLIMATE

Subtropical, with sea breezes that constrain summer maximums and warm seas that ensure winter is never very cold.

• Summer average 20-25°C
• Winter average 14-19°C

INDUSTRY

• Tourism